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by Bearbonesnorm
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT entries CLOSE SATURDAY
Replies: 20
Views: 816

Re: WRT entries CLOSE SATURDAY

That's right, WRT entries will close on Saturday. Should you miss it .... don't go bothering me with your sad 'am I too late' and 'could I still enter' type emails :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: On One Bootzipper 29er Large in clear finish
Replies: 2
Views: 109

Re: On One Bootzipper 29er Large in clear finish

If it was any help, perhaps it could be delivered to the Towers and someone could collect it at the WRT ? Just a thought.
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: So this is who lights fires ...
Replies: 150
Views: 14415

Re: So this is who lights fires ...

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by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a Month 2024
Replies: 405
Views: 19387

Re: Bivvy a Month 2024

And I never knew that about you either
Not many do and even less would ever believe it :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Monks trod - wtf
Replies: 29
Views: 811

Re: Monks trod - wtf

We're doing it again. What? Taking a specific and somewhat unusual example and using it as a gateway to a much bigger and broader 'whole'. :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Monks trod - wtf
Replies: 29
Views: 811

Re: Monks trod - wtf

The article appears to suggest that once re-open to motorised traffic, it will also form part of a long distance cycle route ... in my experience, the two things don't usually gel well. I'm sure everyone who rode last years BB200 will be well aware of how unsuitable a track used by 4x4 and off road ...
by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Monks trod - wtf
Replies: 29
Views: 811

Re: Monks trod - wtf

I have to say, that's quite mad :roll:
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

What size is the actual bolt Shaf? I recall you said 19mm head which usually equates to an M12?
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Buying a second hand welder would be cheaper .
Even buying a new one would be cheaper .... but it might as well be free if you can't use it :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

I agree that initially £150 might seem a lot but perhaps less so when you consider how much time and effort has thus far gone into not removing it :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Be careful Shaf as your hole looks somewhat on the piss, so you'll still need to entirely remove what remains of the bolt (or just about) before trying to re-tap it ... if not you're hanger won't line up with your new hole.
by Bearbonesnorm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Supertramp 2024: A Challenge
Replies: 15
Views: 406

Re: Supertramp 2024: A Challenge

Good idea Dave. Dee and myself were just saying last night how the whole dynamic can change once you begin to add additional nights. :-bd
by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

As Jase says Shaf - find a nut which is roughly the same size as the bolt and weld the 2 together ... like you're welding a new head on the bolt.
by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Shaf, your bolt won't be stainless. As I said, it'll be grade 8 or possibly 12 which is hardened whereas stainless is actually soft yet can begin to harden when worked.

A cheap gasless mig welder would likely be a better (and cheaper) investment than oxy. :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

I wouldn't bother trying to drill it Shaf. It'll likely be a Grade 8 bolt or possibly even 12 ... which means very hard. If you do get a hole down it then it will weaken the bolt making it more likely to snap off which will make the problem worse still.
by Bearbonesnorm
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Sorry, just re-read your post ... do you know anyone with a welder? If you can weld a nut on, ideally as far down the shank as possible, it'll turn out.
by Bearbonesnorm
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Plus-gas is a very good freeing agent Shaf' ... WD40 etc will do very little. Ideally you want heat but lots of heat. I'm pretty sure you won't have bottles available but if you can beg / borrow a MAP gas set up, that might do it. Also, have you tried screwing it back in a little? Sometimes that'll ...
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482754

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Tunnocks make a XL wafer
Now you're talking :-bd
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1190849

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Think that's the bar they use in their Compact Neo ebike
... and there I was thinking it was a loop type bar designed to be laid 'flat'. Guess I was right about the motocross thing then :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1190849

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

I can't decide quite how that bar is meant to be orientated - looks more like a motocross bar :wink:

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by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: On One rigid forks, circa 2011 vintage
Replies: 7
Views: 232

Re: WTD: On One rigid forks, circa 2011 vintage

The Carbon Cycles version is / was pretty much identical Ian and possibly easier to track down?
by Bearbonesnorm
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How long does it take for your mat to lose pressure?
Replies: 9
Views: 275

Re: How long does it take for your mat to lose pressure?

I've found that Exped mats can leak very slightly through the valve. I recall Hux pointed it out to me and suggested smearing the valve plug with spit before inserting it (stop it at the back) and hey presto, it seems to work.
by Bearbonesnorm
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT kid friendly route
Replies: 4
Views: 211

Re: WRT kid friendly route

Stu, am I OK to hang on for the GRs and possible route before I buy the entry for my son ? Cheers
Come the first when the GR are released, the T shirt order also goes in, so I'll give you a shout a little while before with info so you'll have a bit of time to think / decide.